Bracing with Round Steel (3-D SE)

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This function enables you to connect beams by means of a cross-bracing or a diagonal cross-beam made of round steel. You define the options and parameters for the bracing in the Bracing set dialogue window.

Options and Parameters
Drawing	Determines whether the reinforcement bracing is fitted as one diagonal or as a cross-bracing in your drawing.
Connection with ...	Determines whether the connection is created with one or two bolts.
Fitting	Determines whether fitting is performed automatically at the beam end or by specifying fitting points.
Via fitting points	Method for determining the fitting points (if the Via fitting points option is active): Exact points: You specify the points explicitly during fitting. Projection onto beam: The entered points are projected onto the beam.
Between transoms	If the fitting is to be performed between two transoms, activate the relevant checkbox. In this case, a cross-bracing or a diagonal is automatically fitted, depending on choice.
Parameters	Distance from the beam end Distance from the central axis (determines the fitting point of the plate) Length of the turnbuckle (is specified as a percentage of the length (1) of the cross-beam) Gusset plate thickness (2), connecting plate thickness (3), connecting plate height (4) Weld seam length (5) Diameter of the round steel (6) Bolt diameter (7)

Options and Parameters

Drawing

Determines whether the reinforcement bracing is fitted as one diagonal or as a cross-bracing in your drawing.

Connection with ...

Determines whether the connection is created with one or two bolts.

Fitting

Determines whether fitting is performed automatically at the beam end or by specifying fitting points.

Via fitting points

Method for determining the fitting points (if the Via fitting points option is active):

Exact points: You specify the points explicitly during fitting.
Projection onto beam: The entered points are projected onto the beam.

Between transoms

If the fitting is to be performed between two transoms, activate the relevant checkbox. In this case, a cross-bracing or a diagonal is automatically fitted, depending on choice.

Parameters

Distance from the beam end
Distance from the central axis
(determines the fitting point of the plate)
Length of the turnbuckle
(is specified as a percentage of the length (1) of the cross-beam)
Gusset plate thickness (2), connecting plate thickness (3), connecting plate height (4)
Weld seam length (5)
Diameter of the round steel (6)
Bolt diameter (7)

Proceed as follows:

Choose the desired options and enter the required parameters.

Choose OK to exit the window .

Identify the two opposite columns, in turn, between which you want the bracing to be fitted. Note the identification position in so doing!

If you have selected option 1 diagonal, you will need to make further specifications:

Define, by specifying a fitting point (any 3-D point above or below the axis), whether you want the round steel bracing to be fitted on or below the gusset plate.

Choose the beam side to which you want the gusset plate, and hence the diagonal cross-beam, to be fitted.

Specify the connecting side of the bracing and the gusset plate if you have chosen Via fitting points, Projection onto beam.

Left: Fitting a cross-bracing to the beam ends, Right: Diagonal
(1) + (2) Identified columns, (3) Fitting point of the gusset plate, (4) Connecting side of the gusset plate

Notes:

The beams must be located in one plane.

The gusset plates are assigned as a sub-part to the column in question. The bracing itself is fitted as a main part.

You can produce an enlarged display of the graphic in the Bracing set window by clicking the mouse.

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